Pine Shoot Beetle (Tomicus piniperda)

Adult pine shoot beetle on pine shoot	Current distribution in New York

This European invader continues to spread, and is causing problems for many Christmas tree growers because the beetle is a quarantine pest. Much of New England and Pennsylvania are under quarantine as well.

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Created and maintained by Paul A. Weston. Last updated 10/25/2007.